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Gas and vapor are commonly used as synonyms. However, a vapor is a specific type of gas. A vapor is a gas whose molecules gained energy and vaporized from a substance who at room temperature is either a solid or liquid. An example is water. Water is a liquid at room temperature, so when it becomes a gas it is referred to as water vapor.

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Steam is just water vapor when it is heated to boiling point and it isn't harmful if breathed. Gas vapors are the vapors or fumes that can be harmful if breathed in.

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The two terms are practical synonyms.

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Vapors are released from a liquid by evaporation or boiling.

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A vapour is a gas.

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